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History (GCEA)

at John Hampden Grammar School, High Wycombe · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level24 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

OCR A Level in History A allows students to select from over 50 topics of British and non-British history, going beyond the most commonly taught areas. They will develop critical and reflective thinking, which they demonstrate in an essay exploring a topic of their own choosing.

What you need to get on

A minimum of 8 full course GCSEs. These must include at least 4 at grade 6 and 4 at grade 5. A minimum of grade 5 in English language and mathematics. To study four full A levels, a minimum of 8 full course GCSEs to include at least 4 at grade 8 and 4 at grade 7. Subject specific : http://upload.reactcdn.co.uk/johnhampden/uploads/document/2_783_jhgs-sixth-form-prospectus-2019.pdf

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • John Hampden Grammar School

    MARLOW HILL, HIGH WYCOMBE, HP11 1SZ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · HIGH WYCOMBE

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